Myaware

Myaware, formerly the Myasthenia Gravis Association is the leading UK charity for people with myasthenia gravis, congenital myasthenia, Lambert–Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) and ocular myasthenia.[1]

About

The charity was established May 1976.[2] The charity supports people with myasthenia and their families,[3] increase public and medical awareness of the condition and raise funds for research and support staff.

The charity’s head office is based in Derby.[4]

Aim

The organization provides information, advice and support, particularly to people just diagnosed with the conditions.

References
  1. "Myasthenia Gravis Association". BBC Northern Ireland. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  2. "Myaware". Suffolk County Council. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  3. "Great Birmingham 10k Run: Jon to run 10k despite rare illness". Birmingham Mail. 30 April 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  4. "CHILDREN IN NEED: Derby good causes set to receive more than £800,000 from fundraising efforts". Derby Telegraph. 14 November 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.